Proverbs 11:6-16

6 The righteousness of the upright delivereth them; but the treacherous are taken in their own craving.
7 When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish; and the hope of evil [men] perisheth.
8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9 With his mouth a hypocrite destroyeth his neighbour; but through knowledge are the righteous delivered.
10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12 He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13 He that goeth about talebearing revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14 Where no advice is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
15 It goeth ill with him that is surety for another; but he that hateth suretyship is secure.
16 A gracious woman retaineth honour; and the violent retain riches.

Footnotes 7

  • [a]. Or 'an impious man.'
  • [b]. Or 'friend,' as often: so ver. 12.
  • [c]. Or 'sense.'
  • [d]. Or 'victory;' and so ch. 21.31; 24.6.
  • [e]. Or 'a stranger:' see Note, chs. 5.10; 27.2.
  • [f]. Lit. 'those that strike [hands].'
  • [g]. Or 'graceful.'
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